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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 752.21 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 752.21 and 227.31 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 752.21 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/752.21 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 752.21 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 170,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,983.72/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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